Mike Draper of Troy, Missouri, portrays a soldier from the 10th Infantry Regiment, Company H, from Sandwich during the Elgin Civil War Experience on Saturday. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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More than 300 re-enactors were taking part in the Elgin Civil War Experience this weekend on property adjacent to 600 S. State St.
The third annual event features battle re-enactments, infantry and artillery drills, cavalry competitions, a fashion show, appearances by various generals of the era, Confederate and Union encampments, medical field operations, and ongoing demonstrations throughout the various camps.
Admission is $5. The event continues through 4 p.m. today and from 6:45 to 10 p.m. tonight with candlelight tours, period music, dance and 9:30 p.m. firing of cannons. The event resumes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9.
Kate O'Leary, special events coordinator for the city of Elgin, said the passion of the re-enactors has driven the city-sponsored event since 2017. "The re-enactors are an incredibly dedicated group of people who really turn the event grounds into a step back in time," she said.
More information is at cityofelgin.org.
The Elgin Civil War Experience was held Saturday on the grounds south of Route 20 and west of Route 31. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
Luke Thomas, 7, of Jesup, Iowa, and others portray members of the 47th Illinois Infantry out of Peoria during the Elgin Civil War Experience on Saturday. Luke and his brother, mom, and dad all participated as period actors at the event.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Elgin Civil War Experience was held Saturday on the grounds south of Route 20 and west of Route 31. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
Luetta Coonrod of Lombard knits while participating in the Elgin Civil War Experience on Saturday. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Jill Silbert of Wheaton prepares a meal of chicken pieces over an open fire as she participates in the Elgin Civil War Experience on Saturday. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Reenactors portraying the 47th Illinois Infantry out of Peoria line up during the Elgin Civil War Experience on Saturday. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Elgin Civil War Experience was held Saturday on the grounds south of Route 20 and west of Route 31. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com